Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers vs Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.
Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers
Benrinnes
£295
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Jura
★ 5.00
£299
| Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers | Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road | |
|---|---|---|
| Distillery | Benrinnes | Jura |
| Region | Speyside | Island |
| Country | Scotland | Scotland |
| Type | Single Malt | Single Malt |
| ABV | 57.4% | 47% |
| Age | 26 yr | 22 yr |
| Price | £295 | £299 |
| Rating | — | 5.00/5 |
Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Quick verdict
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).
Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers is better value at £295 vs £299.
For beginners: Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road is more approachable (45/100 beginner score).
Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers
Pros
- +More affordable (£295 vs £299)
- +Longer maturation (26 vs 22 years)
- +Vibrant, fresh fruit character
Cons
- −High ABV (57.4%) — may need water
- −Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
- −Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road
Pros
- +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
- +Better value for money
- +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
- +More widely reviewed by the community
Cons
- −More expensive (£299 vs £295)
Who should buy Benrinnes?
Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers is for enthusiasts who appreciate cask-strength intensity. Best enjoyed with a few drops of water to open up the flavours. Not ideal for casual drinking or beginners.
Who should buy Jura?
Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.
Tasting notes
Both taste of
Only Benrinnes 26 Year Old 1982 (cask 3229) - The Bottlers
Only Jura 22 Year Old - One for the Road